Live Snapshot, ETF Watch, Legal Clarity & Outlook
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New Delhi — Aug 31, 2025 — The XRP price is hovering near the $2.8 mark as traders weigh three big drivers: fresh legal clarity after the SEC case concluded, the prospect of U.S. spot ETF approvals under looser listing standards, and ongoing adoption developments in global payments infrastructure. As of early Monday (IST), XRP trades around $2.81, with a circulating supply near 59.48B and a market capitalization around $167B. Spot level (approx.): ~$2.81 24h trend: roughly flat to slightly negative at last check Market cap: ~$167B Circulating supply: ~59.48B XRPThese figures can move quickly during active sessions; the live panel on your preferred price index should be treated as the source of truth. What moved the XRP price lately? Two macro catalysts are front and center: Finality in the SEC vs. Ripple case. On Aug 8, 2025, U.S. regulators ended their lawsuit against Ripple, with the company agreeing to a $125M penalty. The settlement effectively cemented prior court guidance: XRP traded on public exchanges is not a security, while institutional-style sales remain subject to securities laws—removing a major overhang that had persisted since 2020. Markets typically reward regulatory clarity, especially in YMYL assets. ETF watch—potentially easier approval path. U.S. exchanges have proposed generic listing standards for crypto-based exchange-traded products that, if approved by the SEC, could arrive as early as late September 2025. That change would streamline the process across multiple tokens—including XRP—by reducing reliance on one-off 19b-4 approvals. A more predictable rulebook could accelerate the launch pipeline and deepen spot-market liquidity. Recent range: In the final week of August, XRP oscillated roughly between $2.82 and $3.01, a tight band compared with earlier summer spikes. Short-term swings clustered near the $2.96 and $2.82 prints before moderating into the weekend. YChartsYahoo Finance Medium-term trend: After reclaiming multi-year highs this year,…
